Travelling changes your life to good – Here is how!

Our life revolves around a set pattern – study well, get a job, save, buy a house, get settled, travel etc. As sorted as this plan sounds, most of you will agree that the “travel” part is often left out unattended. By the time you are in a position to achieve all the above mentioned targets, you get too old to travel, or you are probably too caught up in your life to travel. But here is something; no matter how busy you are, you should always take out time to explore the beauty that this little world is.

To travel is to live, they say. Traveling not only teaches us the value of life, but also makes us learners and observers. It compels us to think about everything that is right and wrong with this world. Not to mention, it shows us just how beautiful this world can be, when you think there’s just no hope.

If you still aren’t convinced, read through the article to find out why travelling is an opportunity that you should always grab.

Firstly, throw away the belief that travelling isn’t easy. Trust us; it is easier than you think it is. Whether you choose to spend a few years or just a couple of months traveling this beautiful planet, it’s important to see what’s out there. It’s you who has to make the dream come true and take the first step.

Travelling opens your eyes and your mind. Think about it, how much can you actually learn about a place or its people by just Google-ing about it? Every time you travel to a new place, you will be surprised to see how the world really works. You may have only a basic understanding of history or politics, but when you actually explore a country, meet its people and get a first-hand view of what’s actually going on you will develop an increased awareness of just how the world works.

No school and no organization will ever teach you what travelling will. It makes you feel things you didn’t even know you could feel. It opens your mind to a whole new world of possibilities. You are more willing to try things that you would never have tried back home. And interestingly, you start to think less and act more. In short, you start listening to that little voice inside you – your instinct.

Travelling will fundamentally transform you. Travelling to new places and exploring new opportunities enlightens you, and you wake up to the power of your own transformation. This transformation fuels you to be the change you want to see in the world.

Surrounding yourself with people who don’t know your past, reinforces your willingness to broaden your horizons, to get unstuck and to move in new directions. That’s what travelling does to you. It emancipates you.

Travelling breaks the monotonous cycle of your life and takes you away from the chaotic city life. It reduces your stress and helps you regain enthusiasm for life.

Traveling makes you stronger, mentally and physically. It puts you in uncomfortable situations and you grow from it. You become more and more resourceful. You get to really enjoy your life when you travel.

People are often afraid to take that leap of faith where you just leave everything behind and embrace what’s ahead of you. Questions like, “Is it really a good time to travel? What if, by travelling, I screw up my career?” pops up in the minds of people. Well, the answer to your question is that there never will be a perfect time to travel. You just have to seize this moment and forget everything else.

Do not be afraid, take the risk, the right time to travel is before you get sucked into the corporate world. Opting for a career break is not always a bad option. Think about it. It’s better to take the risk and know what’s in store then spend the rest of your life in regret with too many “what ifs”.

Our life revolves around a set pattern – study well, get a job, save, buy a house, get settled, travel etc. As sorted as this plan sounds, most of you will agree that the “travel” part is often left out unattended. By the time you are in a position...